A national report card on hospital patient safety has ranked North Carolina in third place among hospitals in the U.S. that had mostly “A” ratings when it comes to patient safety, up from sixth place this past spring.
Published: Monday, March 25th, 2024 @ 5:22 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Recognition affirms ECU Health’s commitment to providing highly-reliable, human-centered care
Published: Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 @ 10:47 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Hospital systems struggle as uninsured illegal immigrants use them as their free health care destination
Published: Friday, March 15th, 2024 @ 8:41 am
By: Countrygirl1411
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released a draft of its 2024-25 Olmstead Plan designed to assist people with disabilities to reside in and experience the full benefit of inclusive communities.
Published: Sunday, March 3rd, 2024 @ 11:36 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The Tar Heel State earned failing marks for healthcare and its costs according to a list by Forbes Advisor ranking of all 50 states.
Published: Sunday, February 25th, 2024 @ 8:17 am
By: Carolina Journal
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As part of its commitment to improve the health and well-being of North Carolina children and families, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the launch of its Child Behavioral Health dashboard.
Published: Saturday, February 24th, 2024 @ 11:12 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Sidesteps U.S. Senate approval for the United States to join
Published: Sunday, February 11th, 2024 @ 6:46 pm
By: Countrygirl1411
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Lula was called home, February 7, 2024, at the age of 79. She was a resident of Washington, NC.
Published: Friday, February 9th, 2024 @ 7:27 am
By: Announcements
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A recent decision in a western North Carolina certificate-of-need legal dispute could affect dozens of other CON cases across the state.
Published: Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 @ 11:51 am
By: Carolina Journal
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New roles represent organization’s continued evolution as rural health leader
Published: Thursday, February 1st, 2024 @ 11:24 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Academic health system reflects on transformational year
Published: Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 @ 3:00 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced eligible hospitals in the state will begin receiving payments through the Healthcare Access and Stabilization Program (HASP).
Published: Thursday, December 28th, 2023 @ 9:31 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Charlotte has joined a list of major US cities who recently placed a formal bid to designate the Queen City as a nationally recognized regional tech hub.
Published: Monday, December 4th, 2023 @ 3:55 am
By: Carolina Journal
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced historic Medicaid reimbursement rate increases will soon be implemented for most mental health, substance use, intellectual and developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injury services in North Carolina.
Published: Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 @ 8:34 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Prominent mental health organizations have come out in support of transgender ideology, demanding that counselors affirm feelings of gender dysphoria in patients and advocate for policies that push transgenderism in schools.
Published: Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 @ 9:25 am
By: Daily Wire
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Duke Health and UNC Health are battling at the state Court of Appeals over state regulators' decision to allow a new 40-bed UNC Health hospital in Durham County.
Published: Thursday, November 23rd, 2023 @ 8:49 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Markham to serve both health system and Brody School of Medicine
Published: Monday, November 13th, 2023 @ 12:55 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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NCDHHS Receives $14.8 Million Grant to Strengthen Behavioral Health System for Children and FamiliesThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has received a four-year grant totaling $14.8 million from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to support the mental health of children and families in North Carolina.
Published: Sunday, November 5th, 2023 @ 9:41 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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For the first time, North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services is joining with the American Society on Aging to acknowledge the newly established Ageism Awareness Day on Oct. 7, 2023.
Published: Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 @ 2:11 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Brian Harvill named president of ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan; Dennis Campbell, II named president of ECU Health Beaufort
Published: Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 @ 2:50 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Study by Duke University School of Law researchers and the North Carolina Office of State Treasurer finds that North Carolina's hospitals obtained legal judgments, including interest charges, from patients with medical debt
Published: Friday, September 29th, 2023 @ 11:23 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Anxiety, depression, and suicide attempts are common causes.
Published: Thursday, September 14th, 2023 @ 5:44 pm
By: Daily Wire
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A judge has reversed a decision from the University of Virginia Health System to fire a woman after she chose not to take the COVID vaccine and applied for a religious exemption.
Published: Thursday, August 17th, 2023 @ 5:28 pm
By: Daily Wire
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Dual nursing, business degree program aims to improve health care administration
Published: Monday, August 14th, 2023 @ 8:59 pm
By: ECU News Services
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North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell is warning of a potential financial crisis for retiree healthcare provided by local governments across the state.
Published: Monday, August 7th, 2023 @ 3:25 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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National recognition represents high-quality care across the system
Published: Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023 @ 3:48 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Textbook evil
Published: Monday, July 31st, 2023 @ 9:23 am
By: Countrygirl1411
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Living tobacco-free adds years to their lives
Published: Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 @ 10:17 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Department of State Treasurer Cooperating With Local Officials to Help Identify Solutions; City of Winston-Salem Earns Gold Medal For Foresight and Funding Discipline
Published: Wednesday, July 5th, 2023 @ 8:16 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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On Monday, North Carolina Senate leaders unveiled their proposed state budget. Governor Cooper will be under pressure to sign the final version because Medicaid expansion, a bill he signed earlier this year, is tied to passing a budget.
Published: Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 @ 2:43 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The lawyer for a white pregnant New York City physician’s assistant who was vilified as a racist on social media after a confrontation with a group of young black men who claimed that one of them paid for a city bike she was taking has reportedly produced receipts showing she paid for the bike.
Published: Monday, June 5th, 2023 @ 7:33 am
By: Daily Wire
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Recently, Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton sat down with the President of the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, Dr. Laura Gerald, via Zoom and filmed an episode of Critical Conversations.
Published: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 @ 6:14 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Six applicants have filed certificate of need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to acquire one or more mobile MRI scanner(s) in response to a need determination in the 2023 State Medical Facilities Plan
Published: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 @ 10:53 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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